1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What family of plants do onions belong to?
A) The carrot family
B) The potato family
C) The amaryllis family
D) The tomato family

Question 2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of onions?
A) They are low in nutrients
B) They are valued for their flavour
C) They are used widely in cooking
D) They are high in nutrients

Question 3. How do onions grow?
A) From small black seeds sown directly in the field
B) From small bulbs
C) From transplants
D) All of the above

Question 4. What causes the characteristic pungency of onions?
A) The sulfur-rich volatile oil they contain
B) The release of oil during peeling or chopping
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 5. What are some ailments that onions have been used to treat in folk medicine?
A) Colds, earaches, laryngitis, animal bites, burns, and warts
B) Migraines, asthma, allergies, depression, and insomnia
C) Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer
D) Influenza, pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis